THE KNOTT AND CLARK EXPEDITION - PART #4 OF MISSION TRIP #5

THE TRIP UP TO GEORGETOWN
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On Saturday afternoon, Father Clark and I made a trip to Georgetown to visit two homes for children. It was very moving. We left sad both sad and happy. It is sad that these children are often abandoned by their parents and families for one reason or another. It is a happy place in the sense that three Carmelite Sisters are able to do so much with so little to help them.

ST. BENEDICT CHILDREN'S HOME

Sister Nyra Ann, O. Carm.

Sister Nyra Ann, a Carmelite Sister, top left, runs a home for neglected and abused infants and children. They gathered for a group photo. It was so moving to visit them and see what she is doing, at her age, for so many young people with so little.  Father Clark and I are standing in the back row.



I got to hold one of the two babies in cribs who were sleeping when we arrived. Look at those large, dark and beautiful eyes! It breaks your heart to realize what they have already been through and what their futures might hold.

Sister Nyra Ann and one of her charges.

Father Clark, Sister Nyra Ann and myself.

The little boy in the front frowned at us for the first half hour, but by the time we were leaving, he was following us around and hugging our legs. There is such sadness in their eyes for their ages!

BREAD IF LIFE COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN WITH AIDS

Sister Zita, O. Carm. 

Sister Zita hated to be in photos, but she finally agreed.

A few of the resident children gathered outside for a few pictures. For the most part, these children have been abandoned by their families. Sister Zita basically runs this home by herself. 

This little boy was so fascinated with me. He kept wanting me to pick him up and hold him. He hugged my legs whenever I had to put him down.

A close-up of my little friend. He may not get the life saving AIDS drugs and medical care to save his life could be very short. He is so charming and out-going and desperately wanted to be held. Thank God Sister Zita is caring for him.